Oklahoma City Thunder: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

OKC Thunder Ranked as No. 1 Future Team by ESPN

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions. No matter what happens moving forward, the team was able to wrestle the 2024-25 Larry O’Brien from the clutches of 29 other teams.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

With the 2025-26 NBA Season Looming, Oklahoma City Stacks Win After Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder's season a year ago was everything the team could have asked for in the end. No detrimental injuries throughout the season—none

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Hartenstein’s Future With The Thunder Is In His Hands

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off their first-ever NBA championship season and are already looking ahead to their next one. Luckily for OKC, all of its key players are returning to make its dreams a reality.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Jalen Williams News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Expect a Jump in Thunder Star’s Stats This Coming Season

Jalen Williams was a beast in the 2025 NBA Finals. He still continues to get praises for his performance, but the reveal of his wrist injury added more flair to it.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Will OKC Thunder Have Competition for NBA’s Best Record?

The OKC Thunder saw an all-time season last year, cruising to 68 regular-season wins, as well as the 2024-25 NBA title. They saw yet another MVP crowned in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, added another All-Star to their ranks in Jalen Williams, as well as numerous other individual and team awards en route to the best season in franchise history.

Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber won’t see the court this season. The rookie big man out of Georgetown underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

The NBA continues to investigate the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.

Voiding star's contract would reward, not punish, Clippers

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Ben Simmons gives one-word answer to retirement question

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

OKC Thunder dealt major blow to championship hopes as promising young star undergoes season-ending surgery

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s quest to repeat as NBA champions has hit a roadblock, as their 2025 NBA Draft pick is set to miss the NBA season. The Oklahoma City Thunder finally overcame their biggest hurdle this past season, when they defeated the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

What Grade Point Average Does OKC Thunder’s Management Deserve for Offseason?

Sometimes, a quiet offseason is best. And that describes the Thunder’s summer perfectly. After years of wondering what Oklahoma City would do with all of its draft capital and prospects, and when management would hit the button to go all in, it was a restful summer period.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Thunder rookie undergoes season-ending knee surgery

The injury, which was revealed earlier this month, will sideline the big man out of Georgetown for the entire season.

Thunder EuroBasket snubs have fuel for bigger season

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Projecting 2025-26 OKC Thunder's Usage Breakdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder won its first championship in franchise history due to a disruptive, bought-in defense. Oklahoma City thrived at forcing turnovers and holding opponents below their typical shooting efficiency all season long.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 17

Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again

The NBA has had seven different champions in the last seven seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder want to buck that trend, and they'll be doing it with nearly the same team that won it all in June.

Thunder rookie undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Expect a jump in Thunder star’s stats this coming season

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

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The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Why the OKC Thunder Could Have a Dominant Playoff Run in 2025-26

The past two seasons, Oklahoma City has been one of the best teams in the NBA. OKC's rebuild started with a trip to the Play-In Tournament, but Mark Daigneault's group ascended quickly, winning 57 games and earning the No.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

How The OKC Thunder's Previous Offseason Elevated Focus For This Year's Offseason

The 2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder were dangerous as is, the year prior to the team winning its first NBA title. Finishing atop the Western Conference with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coming into his elite shape alongside plenty of other young, dangerous talents, the Thunder appeared to be the real deal.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Thunder’s Jalen Williams confirms positive step in wrist injury rehab

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams took a significant step in his rehab from a torn wrist injury. After Williams revealed playing with a torn ligament in his right wrist throughout the Thunder’s championship postseason run, he underwent surgery during the offseason.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 15

After Thunder's Title, Are Los Angeles Lakers Still a Threat to OKC?

After winning an NBA title, the Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat again in 2025-26. OKC won 68 regular season games in 2024-25, claiming the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 15

How OKC Thunder Can Repeat as 2025-26 NBA Champions, Part Three: Playoff Performance

As the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder demonstrated to a tee, recent NBA championship teams have fulfilled three requirements. The Thunder earned home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a dominant regular season, winning 68 games through a league-record +1,055 point differential.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 15